The Militia of Mercy ... authorized by the Hon. Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy and by Commodore R.P. Forshew, Commanding the Naval Militia of the State of New York. To care for the families of the Naval Militiamen (our first line of civilian defense). These families would not require aid had not their breadwinners gone to fight for you. Checks may be sent to the Harriman National Bank
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